The Orchard Candle by Our Lovely Goods features the velvety and sweet aroma of plum, with a spicy and musky base carried by notes of fig and nutmeg. This candle creates a cosy ambience with autumnal tones, perfect for ushering in the cosy season.
The Best Cosy Cabin Candles For Autumn Vibes
You donāt have to move to the woods to get that cosy log cabin feeling in your home. Thankfully, here at Osmology we have brought together our favourite wood-scented candles to bring your cosy winter chalet dreams to life.
From the rustic log cabins of our wilderness daydreams, to the scent of woodland strolls among crisp and colourful fallen leaves, the fragrance of wood is an integral part of the changing season and the crafting of cosiness within our homes.
Now the clocks have turned back, thereās been a noticeable shift in whatās going on outside. From the shorter days to the drop in temperature, the wonderful season that is autumn is coming to a close, and the onset of winter is finding form with frosty mornings and extra layers.
But thereās one smell that makes this time of the year so distinguished. During a brisk walk around your local fields, or even on the way to the supermarket,Ā the smell of wood, either burning or fresh, permeates the air.
Whether thatās the scent from a nearby furnace alight to keep away the cold, or the moistness of fresh pineĀ from a local woodland, itās a wholesome smell that lingers everywhere you go.
Harking back to the very first shelters built by human hands, wood has long been a material we use. From warmth and fuel to use in construction, wood has been part of the very fabric of civilisation for thousands of years; in fact, the earliest known plants to have grown wood date back to approximately 400 million years ago.
As society has progressed and alternatives ā such as coal, gas and electricity ā have been adopted, wood has remained at the core of our lives. Adapted into paper, flooring, furniture and tools, wood has been moulded to serve our needs at every turn.
But why, when there are alternatives to the traditional log burner and rustic wooden surfaces, do we still feel an allegiance to this material? Perhaps it is an aesthetic choice, a desire for more natural tones to bring balance to the home. Or maybe people simply love tradition; thereās nothing quite like aĀ wood burnerĀ as the centrepiece to a living room.
But, as avid fragrance fiends, we think there is more to it than that.
Reminiscent of childhood memories spent foraging around the woodland floor, our hearts remain faithful to wood because of its wholesome associations. An experience that transcends sight and sound, the smell evokes ephemeral moments as fleeting as the scent itself.
SubtleĀ and earthy, everyone has some form of memory attached to this organic material, and it is during the colder months, when more wood is being used, that the nostalgia of this smell brings these memories to life.
As soon as the scent hits our nostrils, feelings of calm, security and refuge come forth in abundance and we are transported back home, to childhood and to the outdoors. It calls to mind the crackle and pop of the fireplace on cold winter nights, the leaves piled high on the forest floor in autumn, and the freedom of the trees.
A nostalgic escape from the demands of modern life, it makes us think of our younger selves, mesmerised by the simplicity of nature and the mystery of the forest. At once, the smell allows us to taste deliciously cooked food and feel the warm embrace of the hearth.
Even to this day, itās remarkable that wood can provide the same sense of shelter and security like it did for our predecessors thousands of years ago. Timeless and incredibly diverse, weāre delighted to state that many of our scented candles turn to this fragrance to evoke feelings of warmth, comfort and home.
From Scandinaviskās more traditional Skog to Hoboās Oakwood and Tobacco candle, thereās a variety of woody notes to choose from, all fused with spices and other scents to accentuate the sanctuary we call home.
Whatever nostalgic memories you associate with wood, we stock a range of candles that will bring these moments back to life.
Woody Candles You'll Love This Autumn
The Paradiso Fig Scented Candle by LAFCO is a succulent and vibrant fragrance featuring complementary notes of juicy and earthy fruits, including hints of Sicilian bergamot, ripe peach, and Paradiso fig ā a renowned Italian variety with vibrant green skin and vivid red pulp.
The Hinoki FantƓme Candle by Boy Smells features a resinous aroma of smoking Japanese cypress and jasmine petals. Warm and meditative with an element of earthy spice notes. An absolute cold-weather necessity to warm and invigorate the senses.
The clean scent of balsam fir and sandalwood balanced beautifully with airy top notes of fresh fig tree.
The Balsam Black Pepper Absolute Scented Candle by LAFCO reflects the aromatic complexity of newly harvested evergreen trees, this exquisite ingredient blends sweet, rich and warm notes with a juicy, fresh bouquet. Fir balsam absolute (Abies balsamea) is extracted from the needles and branches of majestic wild conifers found in the hills of eastern Canada.
The Atlas Cedar Candle by Earl of EastĀ features a bespoke blend of cedarwood, olive leaf and white musk. This scented candle provides an earthy scent that reminds us of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco.
Mystical notes of black tea, palo santo, and eucalyptus deliver a smoked herbalĀ scent. Additional notes of gardenia, cashmeran, and papyrus invoke mysterious warmth.
A warm blend of smokey oakwood and musky, sweet tobacco. This bestselling scent is the perfect balance of deep, masculine woods and sweeter, almost honey-like notes.
The Black Oak Candle by Aery will create a deep calming forest in your mind with its combination of essential oils. Enjoy the relaxing fragrance of cedar, oak and oakmoss, alongside spices such as cardamom & nutmeg.
The Cedar & Sagebrush Candle by P.F. Candle Co. embodies the beauty of the Eastern Sierras: rolling hills of shrubs, miles of stone and minerals, a post-hike soak in natural hot springs, and taking it easy outdoors. The fragrance is aromatic, dry, and woody with notes of cedar, granite, dry sage, and Sierra juniper.
The St. Al Candle by Boy SmellsĀ captures the mysterious and exotic. Warm and creamy sandalwood combines with heady florals and undertones of musky frankincense to create a richly layered scent evoking memories of the orient.
The Winter Spirit Candle Set by Skandinavisk features three scented candles – SKOG is the ultimate Christmas Tree scent with pine needles and fir cones, birch sap and woodland lily of the valley. JUL smells like baked gingerbread and winter cloves, spiced oranges and mulled wine. SNĆ is reminiscent of Frozen forests and frosted berries, the sharp, fresh breath of subzero skies.
This intriguing scent dances over notes of subtle spice via black pepper and cardamom before flourishing into a heart of rose, lavender and fir balsam.
Inspired by winding drives with the windows down, bohemian cabins tucked amongst California oaks, and the aroma of sun-baked earth and chaparral. Woody, smoky, warm, and resinous – perfect for cooler evenings.
The Vetiver Sage Scented Candle by LAFCO features the welcoming scent of almond blossoms. Aromatic sage and white lavender deepen the earthiness of Haitian vetiver, while woody undertones of orris spiced with pink pepper, add a touch of warmth to sandalwood and amber.
The Toasted Pumpkin Scented Candle by Brooklyn Candle Studio is the perfect scent symphony of toasted pumpkinĀ seeds, cardamom, nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon notes.
The earthy forest fragrance of pine and balsam fir, itās scent will inspire a nostalgia for hiking through the warm Californian mountains. The woody notes are balanced by warm amber, vanilla and spicy black pepper. A great choice for early autumn, and cosy evenings in youāre imaginary cabin.
The TAKKA Candle by Skandinavisk is filled with the magnetic pull of the hearth. Imagine the crackle of dried moss and brushwood as the fire takes hold, the smokey notes of burning logs, golden resin oozing from the pine, and the glow of faces mesmerized by the flames.
A warm, woodsy scent with a combination of cedarwood chips, dried tobacco, bay leaf and crushed peppercorn. This is a slightly more feminine version of the log cabin candle, with the sweeter notes of juniper and white musk accentuating the sawdust highlights.
Wash your cares away in the fragrance of the forest. Shinrin Yoku or āforest bathingā, is a Japanese ritual that involves taking in the forest atmosphere. It is proven to reduce stress and improve your overall wellbeing. Featuring an earthy blend of cedarwood, oakmoss and black pepper.
Three fragrances to transport you to warm and woody heaven. Cedar and juniper wrapped in fresh air, or desert landscapes of orchid cactus, wild sage, juniper, and piƱon. You’ll love them all!
This tumbleweed fragrance is a dusty accumulation of suede and saffron, with puffs of pot and patchouli floating through. It has some dust, itās dry-earthy, itās grounded. Itās a warm, well-worn saddle of a scent.
The Apple Picking Candle by P.F. Candle Co. is a limited edition favourite.Ā Featuring the fragrance of freshly harvested apples, mulled cider, warm toasted cinnamon, and a hint of damp autumn leaves. Combined, they create a wonderfully nostalgic fall scent. Spicy undertones of nutmeg, orange, and cedar brighten up this seasonal candle.
The Mulholland Scented Candle by R O E N is a rich but sophisticated fragrance that intertwines the alluring scent of hinoki wood with creamy notes of amber resin and suede. Nuances of clove bud, incense, and spice unfurl to give this opulent scent a layer of warmth and complexity.
At The Independent, Pippa Bailey (head candle connoisseur for IndyBest) picked a number of woody candles as part of their autumnal home fragrance roundup. Selected as their best buy was Hygge by Skandinavisk, with Apple Picking by P.F. Candle Co. coming a close second. Boy Smells’ Cedar Stack candle also featured highly with Pippa noting it “is a slightly more feminine, sweeter take on the log fire candle.”
The relaxing fragrance of Rest by Eym and D.S. & Durga’s Rama Won’t You Please Come Home Candle where included in the list, and although they aren’t technically woody scents, we agree they’re great for cosy autumn evenings.
At Brydie, Ashley Scultz listed their favourite 30 warm and woody candles for fall. High on the list was the super popular Teakwood & Tobacco Scented Candle by P.F. Candle Co. noting “Itās a fall dream and itās the companyās best-selling fragrance for a reason”. Cedar Stack also got mentioned again as a go-to candle for this time of year.
Here at Osmology we continually hunt out the best woody scented candles from around the world. We will be adding even more wood candles to our collection, so make sure you check out our full range of fragrances today.
